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By MARYANN KEATING
Guest Columnist

“Can I take a federal tax deduction for mortgage interest?” (Yes.)

“For state income and local property taxes?” (Yes.)

“How about municipal bond interest?” (That, too.)

“On earned income from wages?” (That’s a tax credit and it depends.)

What about employer-provided health insurance?” (Sure.)

“Charitable deductions?” (Yup.)

“Dinner out and a show?” (Sorry, no.)

By VINCE LUECKE
Editor

I finally purchased a pair of replacement wheel covers last week, a long-delayed move that I hope will remove a bit of the down-and-out look of my old car.

People might pull off hobo chic with old clothes, but it’s a lot harder with a car, especially a 2001 Buick with two tires missing their shiny center covers.

By LLOYD ARNOLD
District 74 State Representative

Two of the most revered and influential groups are Hoosier veterans and teachers. Both, in different ways, ensure continued prosperity.

I feel honored to have met so many in representing our community. These professions are held by some of the best and most noble Hoosiers, and I have diligently worked this session to introduce legislation that supports them.

By LLOYD ARNOLD
District 74 State Representative

The General Assembly is fighting back against Hoosier hunger. Currently one in six Hoosiers are food insecure, meaning there are over a million people in Indiana who do not know where their next meal will come from. This is far too many people who don’t have stability for a basic necessity. We can do more to help.